Stitched Stories: An Embroidery Love Story

In the Beginning Debbie Hodge crocheted and sewed doll clothing as a child before venturing into cross stitching, fiction writing, photography, and scrapbooking in her later years. Before starting Stitched Stories, she wrote for and designed scrapbooking magazines while running her scrapbooking […]

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Spreading Messages About Social Issues Through Crochet Designs/ Nkese Lewis

BIO: Seattle native, Nkese Lewis has been creative since a child. She often makes handmade gifts for family and friends. Even though she learned various crafts, she returned to crocheting. She’s known for using granny square techniques along with vibrant colors in […]

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Dear Crafters: It’s Time To Tell Your Story

Why Your Story Matters Your voice is powerful. There’s purpose to your story. The worst story is the one that’s never told. We crafters often fall into the bubble of spending tons of hours sourcing materials, gathering Pinterest ideas, watching how-to videos, […]

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A Craft Business Owner’s Journey: Meet Chandra Chatmon

Chandra Chatmon, born and raised in Berkeley, California, is a creative businesswoman. Awaiting the interview questions, she’s posed at her computer screen with a cool, calm, and reserved demeanor. When she speaks, her voice captures attention. Her speaking is clear, firm, professional, […]

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